Board Planer (Wooden Boat Manufacturing)
いたそりこう（もくせんせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A craftsman who planes boards for wooden ship hulls using hand planes or machine tools to finish them to the specified shape and thickness.
Description
Board Planer (Wooden Boat Manufacturing) is a specialist who planes boards constituting the hull of wooden ships using hand planes or planers and other tools, giving them uniform thickness or curved surfaces. While discerning the properties of the wood, they control the planing depth and moisture content to ensure the hull's durability and waterproofing. They inherit traditional techniques while using machinery and measuring instruments in combination to improve precision. They collaborate with ship carpenters and designers to manufacture boards based on drawings within the deadline.
Future Outlook
While inheriting traditional techniques is a challenge, there is steady demand for tourist ships and traditional craft boats, making the securing of skilled technicians important.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands, good at fine work / Has attention to detail / Has patience
Work Style
On-site Repairs / Project-based / Team Work / Workshop Employment
Career Path
Apprentice Board Planer → Craftsman Board Planer → Chief Board Planer → Independent/Workshop Management
Required Skills
Dimension Measurement and Precision Control / Judging Wood Drying Condition / Safe Tool Operation / Wood Planing Processing
Recommended Skills
CAD Design (Boards) / Hull Structure / Wood Preservation Treatment
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because thick boards need to be planed thinly and uniformly. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to frequent handling of heavy timber and prolonged standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced mathematical analysis is rarely required. |
Related Qualifications
- Wood Processing Skills Certification
Related Jobs
- Hull Builder
- Hull Repairer
- Ship Carpenter
- Woodworker